Waukegan
Ecosystem Overview
The Waukegan ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in lake county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 38 lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Bombus fervidus
Yellow Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Labidomera clivicollis
Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle
Bombus rufocinctus
Red-belted Bumble Bee
Zelus luridus
Pale Green Assassin Bug
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Salticus scenicus
Zebra Jumper
Araneus diadematus
european garden spider
Pisaurina mira
American Nursery Web Spider
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Dermacentor variabilis
American Dog Tick
Rhamnus cathartica
purging buckthorn
Cryptotaenia canadensis
Japanese Parsley
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Andrena dunningi
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Waukegan. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Waukeganwithin Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.